The 2006 season presented a multitude of challenges. Heavy spring rains, heat spikes, dense clusters prone to sour rot Botrytis. The wine reflects the complexity of the season. Black cherry and blackberry blended flavors with an undertone of earthy forest and mushrooms. Perfect with Lamb or Portobello mushrooms off the grill.
$36/bottle.
278 cases made.
Review from Prince of Pinot:
“14.0% alc., 300 cases, $40. Picked at 23.9° brix, 3 day cold soak, inoculated fermentation. Racked every 6 months and bottled after 18 months in barrel. · The wine sports a primarily light reddish hue with a hint of violet. Prototypical Russian River Valley nose featuring Bing cherries, strawberries and cola. A very comforting and elegant wine offering a panoply of red fruits, a touch of oak spice and a smooth and clean finish. Beautifully balanced and stellar in every way.”
Received the Pinot Geek!
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